01 August 2019 12:54:40 IST

IIM Indore welcomes new IPM batch

Director Himanshu Rai asks students not to forget the purpose of joining the institute

IIM Indore welcomed the five-year integrated programme in management batch of 2019-24 on Thursday.

Prof Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, said, that the institute believes notonly in imparting education, but also to spark the participants’ imagination. He shared ‘Know-Be-Do’ framework and explained how these three tips can help the young minds become successful in life. “Always remember why you’re here, what was your purpose to join IIM Indore,” he said.

While explaining the ‘Be’ part, he told the participants to be ideal students. He encouraged them to always do the right thing. “The right decisions may take time to implement, but at the end, you’ll find success,” he said.

For a better cause

Smita Bharadwaj, IAS, MD and CEO, Madhya Pradesh Venture Finance Ltd, said, “Every time you have a doubt, speak about it. Get it clarified. Never worry about what people would say or how they would react. And remember to be good human beings.”

Shweta Naik, Country Coordinator, Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots India, said, “The young generation today can and must come up with innovative ideas about how to save water — for our lives would be affected in future without it.” she said

The certificates for academic excellence to the students of the IPM batch 2016 was awarded. Prof Radha Ladkani, Chair, IPM and faculty, IIM-Indore gave a brief overview of the course.